This cultural difference has come up here before. I’m guessing there are deeper, historical reasons at play for the difference. It’s so much better to let kids be a little dirty, that’s a fact. Even more so now—the more diversified immune system wins the race.

What an absolutely fascinating read. I love the show. The context reveals even more genius in its writing than meets the eye.

That was EXCELLENT! Freedia is so damn inspiring--fearlessly, unabashedly self-actualized. 

Yeah, the first thing I thought was exactly what his publicist said. So this is a big nothing story, Ms. Long.

Microbes...that’s hilarious. Like fools who think that wiping down every piece of gym equipment before and after every use is smart. One of the worst things you can do for your biome is sterilize everything.

White person here. Our family never used washcloths. And higher-end towels don’t come in sets, so...no. 

So, here’s an interesting thing: you don’t need washcloths to wash your legs. I’ve never used a washcloth in my life and I always wash my legs. Washcloths can be unsanitary and they’re completely unnecessary for cleanliness. But I did start using exfoliating gloves in my 20s and now use those to wash my body (changed…

Then when would they clean and restock the plane?

“The person in the last row who somehow decides that as soon as the plane stops they should grab their shit and try to run down the aisle to get as close to the front as possible.”

If anyone is interested, The Cut published a list yesterday of grassroots orgs that will fund and transport women to other free states for their needs. They’re looking for donations and volunteers to drive:

Why would Hunter Kelly even agree to fly to meet two known scam artists? Any LGBTQ that is a Republican needs to get their head straightened out. I’m sure Buttigieg is above this bullshit, but I wish he’d sue for libel and defamation.

I really enjoyed her face during the playback of her comments. She was trying to remain composed, but she was climbing out of her skin with shame, embarrassment and lack of conviction.

And if it is a thing, how about they bill BBQ Becky and all the other racists who’ve needlessly wasted the police’s time.

I visited this incredible museum on a long road trip around the south in 2015 and it changed me forever for all the same reasons. It was so, so, so visceral and educational and immersive—the bus, the life-size dioramas, the recording of interviews with Ruby Bridges while the video plays of her walking up the sidewalk,…

If you live in NYC, you can get them for free at Planned Parenthood or any of the NYC hospitals.

Maybe he lives in NYC. One can go to any of the city hospitals and get tested and not pay. And Planned Parenthood of course.

With 65% black population and an entire culture made up of contributions from its past and present black residents, I’m going to go with New Orleans with Memphis a close second for the same reason. There’s a black New Orleans artist on Instagram I follow who makes Ts and bags and such that say something like…

White dog-owning woman here. First of all, again I’m embarrassed. BUT...there are a dozen other solutions when dog park fuckery ensues. Why would anyone even think about calling the cops? Racist and used to having her way, I know. But really, did it not occur to her to just pull her dog away? Or ask the other owner to…

Hahahaha! There’s so much gaucheness in that photo I can’t stand it. First of all, NELLO! That is hysterical. Worst. Restaurant. Ever. Second, his girlfriend is Melania knock-off. Ew. Third, her dress, the bears, the lighting...it’s all just so perfect. What a douche.

Except... in every way possible.